Tow-starting (emergency starting)
Vehicles with automatic
transmission
must not be started by tow-starting. This
could otherwise damage the transmission.
See also:
AMG vehicles
Drive program selector with manual drive program
For further information on the
automatic
drive program.
Only change from automatic drive program C,
S or S+ to manual drive program M when ...
Starting procedure with the SmartKey
- To start a gasoline engine: turn the
SmartKey to position 3 in the ignition lock
and release it as soon as the
engine is running.
- To start a diesel engine: turn the
SmartKey to position 2 ...
The first 1000 miles (1500 km)
The more you look after the engine when it is
new, the more satisfied you will be with its
performance in the future.
- Drive at varying vehicle speeds and engine
speeds for the first 100 ...
